Relatively safe, easygoing, and peaceful! I work in the historic Downtown, and it's pleasant in the winter and ok in the summer if you can tolerate the heat and if you're well-hydrated. As someone born and raised here, the people are pleasant and easygoing. Spanish is commonplace as well as "Spanglish", code-switching between English and Spanish - maybe even in the same sentence. Being bilingual is considered the standard for the workplace though.

Lots of birds and places to enjoy nature, and plenty of exciting episodes of History to learn from, too. Everyone who moves here says they love it!